I've had similar problems with my Singer...after talking to a bunch of people that are dealers for various sewing machine companies, it seems that it's a ...
... fabric/sewing.... perhasp if enough of us say something to Singer they would work on it? I seldom "trash" whole brands... and this isn't exactly that....
... guys recomend? I was thinking of getting a new one and was currently "lost". as you probably can tell, I will be sewing costumes and need a "hearty"...
I've been very happy with my Vikings also. I have a 150 that is about 20 years old and a 1050 that is about 10, I've replaced the drive in (I think) the 150...
... It's the Singers that have the old/new issues. My Knemore is maybe 5 years old? I got one mabye 15 years ago that I first started: made a canvas tent with...
We have a Husquavarna that I use for all my costuming now, but until it was given to me I used my mother's Janome Memory Craft. I don't recommend those for...
... Excellent, Sarah! yup, it's the boot toppers of the Ithilien Rangers. Basically a tube that has been pulled over most of the shoe and up the leg. Since it...
... hmm.. thanks! If you are looking for something reasonably priced that can also do embroidery, I love my Brother SE270-D. It sews beautifully, the...
All, Someone started a new online forum for LOTR stuff. I heard about it over at the Replica Prop Forum. For anyone interested: Smaug's Treasure Trove -...
In a message dated 7/11/2006 11:15:01 PM Central Daylight Time, cuprysa@... writes: In particular I'm trying to determine what to stick the feathers in...
Simplicity has several wing patterns 4902, 5363. It may be easier to find wings at a costume/magic shop then tailor them to your needs. Try doing a google...
Hi All! I am starting another one. I know; I haven't finished the Mirror Gown, but I need some color right now. ;) So, as I have everything here, I'm...
I've nearly got my Theoden costume completed. All that's lacking is to hem the cloak and to get some good outside shots of the entire costume. I've got pics...
First of all, it's looking gorgeous as always Yvette! Truly can't wait to see this one finished since I worked so long on mine (and now it will be next year...
First off, thanks Mel, Maethoriel and Thoronwen for the kind words! On the fiber content of the brocade, I agree with Sarah... I think the brocade they used in...
... . ... Blood Red gowns were different. I've always thought the Blood Red gown had just half elipse shaped sleeves (same for the Coronation gown, I would ...
... Yes, it's not the typical Silk Brocade we usually come into contact with; thick and slightly stiffs. The one they used for the Lower Sleeves is kinda...
... boy it's hard to stump this list! It is indeed Lurtz's midsection, slightly side view. The biggest clue - other than the monochrome mud colors- is the view...
Thank you, Resha! This gown is definitely filling my color quota... ;D Janice the Grey's pattern is in the photo section, under Janice the Grey: Here is the...
... 26726)... and ... thats true as far as I know.. but if you look at ebay seller SuomynonaCouture she sometimes has trim that is exact, aside from the...
Another thing to try with the leaf panel fabric, at my local Jo-Ann's they had a stamp almost the exact size and shape of the leaf on the original fabric. You...
For my Eowyn green gown lace, I used the collar lace purchased at MJ's for the yoke and collar. At this point they only had silver left so I painted it green...
... I used the regular old fabric pain, Folk Art and I used a moss green I think the name is. I just put it on a plate made my stamps then whent at it. :) ...
... whne I was reaserching this dress I found that the orig pattern was random. hardly any of the leaves were in the same order. and there are about 6...
I just came across this forthcoming new Weta product and it might be useful; you can see the mandarin collar and I think possibly a bit of that off center tie...
... this dress ... exactly where? I ... I know ... 2:20 am can do ... its on the 4th disk I think under"designs" (I haven't looked in a long time so forgive...